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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.54, 1,210.96 and 484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.54, 1,210.96 and 484.54 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.54 : 1,210.96 = 484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.54/1,210.96 = 484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.54x = 1,210.96 × 484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.54x = 586,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,750.08/877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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